[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 184 (Monday, September 23, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 59492]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24036]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

International Trade Administration


Visit Industry Program

AGENCY: International Trade Administration, Commerce.

ACTION: Notice of implementation of the Visit Industry Program.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce will provide for private 
sector companies to host a US&FCS International Trade Specialist for a 
period of up to 30 days for the purpose of improving his/her 
understanding of the issues and obstacles that small and medium-sized 
businesses must face. The US&FCS believes that such an agreement, 
authorized under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act 
(MECEA) and ITA's appropriations act, will enhance the ability of its 
trade specialists to understand the problems and issues facing 
exporting businesses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: James S. Cramer, International Trade 
Specialist, Office of the Director General, U.S. Commercial Service, 
(202) 482-2071.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The goal of the Visit Industry Program is to 
pursue high-quality professional development opportunities, to improve 
the Trade Specialists' understanding of the issues and obstacles that 
small and medium-sized businesses must face, educating the trade 
specialist and assisting the participating company in pursuing 
international business opportunities. The purpose of the agreement is 
to provide U.S. & FCS Trade Specialists with an in-depth professional 
development opportunity that is not available from any other public or 
private source.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 4721; 22 U.S.C. 2455 (f).

    Dated: August 24, 2002.
Bruce W. Blakeman,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations, U.S. and Foreign 
Commercial Service.
[FR Doc. 02-24036 Filed 9-20-02; 8:45 am]
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